Paul Joseph Pearson, MD, PhD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
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About

Dr. Pearson graduated from Wheaton College and received his MD and PhD degrees from Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. He then completed an NIH-sponsored post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Physiology at Mayo Clinic, followed by his general surgery residency at the Virginia Mason Clinic in Seattle. He returned to the Mayo Clinic for his cardiothoracic surgery training. Dr. Pearson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the American College of Chest Physicians. He has dedicated the majority of his career to clinical trial participation and device development, largely in the field of cardiac valve replacement and repair.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Adult Cardiac Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Heart Valve Surgery
MAZE Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation
Mitral, Aortic, Tricuspid and Pulmonary Valve Repair/Replacement
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair
Valve Replacement
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Aneurysm
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Diseases
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Coronary Artery Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Ventricular Septal Defect

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Heart and Vascular Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

Mayo Clinic - Rochester - MN - Doctor of Medicine - (1991)

Mayo Clinic - Rochester - MN - Doctor of Philosophy - (1991)

National Institutes of Health - Bethesda - MD - Post Doctoral Fellowship in Physiology - (1991-1992)

Virginia Mason Hospital - Seattle - WA - Residency in Surgery - (1993-1995)

Virginia Mason Hospital - Seattle - WA - Chief Resident in Surgery - (1995-1996)

Mayo Clinic - Rochester - MN - Residency in Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery - (1996-1998)

Mayo Clinic - Rochester - MN - Chief Resident Associate in Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery - (1998-1999)

Board Certifications

Surgery
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Patient Reviews

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Dr. Pearson went out of his way to explain my condition and to answer questions so I could understand the treatment options. His efforts make me much more likely to get the bypass done at MCW instead of Duke, even though that creates several logistical hurdles.
Very informative and educational I learned a lot about my condition
The process was very easy and the nurse and Dr Pearson were very personable and easy to understand and work with.
Dr Rhyner has been caring for me for many years. He is an excellent physician. He patiently listens and answers all of my questions. I feel at ease leaving and he assures me I can contact him should I need anything. I am blessed to have found him when I moved to Wisconsin.
First Class throughout
We are very pleased with the information he shared and the kind way he answered all our concerns. Thank you!
I am so grateful for the excellent, skillful, compassionate care I received from Dr Pearson & all nurses/PAs.
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